Donald Richard Shampine Jr.

Donald Richard Shampine Jr., 46, of Cheboygan, passed away Tuesday, March 26 at 1:45 a.m. in the comfort of his home, under the care of Hospice of the Straits, surrounded by his family and friends.

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Posted Mar. 29, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Posted Mar. 29, 2013 at 12:01 AM

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Donald Richard Shampine Jr.

46, Cheboygan

Donald Richard Shampine Jr., 46, of Cheboygan, passed away Tuesday, March 26 at 1:45 a.m. in the comfort of his home, under the care of Hospice of the Straits, surrounded by his family and friends.

Don was taken to Nordman's Funeral Home to be cremated. Since Don was a member of the Eagles F.O.E 1282, there will be a benefit held there at a later date.

He was also a member of the Sault Saint Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Don was a commercial fisherman and loved working on the boats and fixing gill nets.

Don is survived by his daughters, Rachel Shampine and Lakon St. Amour of St. Ignace, Mich.; one son, Johnathan Shampine of Cheboygan; one grandson, Blake Akers of St. Ignace, Mich.; his mother, Jaunita and (Tommy) Peace of Hazelhurst, Georgia; one sister, Betty Shampine of Cheboygan and (brother) John Pelon; along with many nephews, cousins and friends.

Don is preceded in death by his father, Donald (John) Richard Shampine Sr., along with several aunts and uncles, and his beloved dog, Riley.